Urban Legends from Space

The Biggest Myths About Space Demystified

Bob King

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Page Street Publishing Co.
01 November 2019

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Space science

"From chem trails to black holes and supernovas, misinformation about space travels faster than the speed of light. Even the facts we take for granted-like the earth spins once every 24 hours and you can see the Great Wall of China from space-are not as true as one would think. Urban Legends from Space helps you to tell science fiction from science fact.

Whether or not you're into sci-fi or SpaceX, you've probably called a meteor a ""falling star"" and think astronauts float around in space stations because there's no gravity. Bob King, author of Wonders of the Night Sky and writer for Sky & Telescope magazine, explains the truth behind myths of navigation and landmarks, celestial bodies and government conspiracies. Compasses don't always point north; the sun isn't yellow and Galileo didn't invent the telescope. King explains why some people believed they found Bigfoot on Mars and many other myths-and provides us with concrete evidence to put those misconceptions to bed. No matter what you think you know, there's something new King can teach you about our universe."

By: Bob King
Imprint: Page Street Publishing Co.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 140mm, Width: 209mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 311g
ISBN: 9781624148965
ISBN 10: 1624148964
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 November 2019
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bob King is the author of Wonders of the Night Sky and Night Sky with the Naked Eye. He is also a member of the American Association of Variable Star Observers. He lives in Duluth, Minnesota.

Reviews for Urban Legends from Space: The Biggest Myths About Space Demystified

In our age of misinformation and fake news, this book is the antidote. Bob takes on one cosmic myth at a time, and in the process he delivers a practical guide to observing and understanding our fascinating universe. --Monica Young, news and web editor, Sky & Telescope Bob sets the record straight with easy-to-understand science-based explanations, and his delightfully entertaining and knowledgeable insights. --Nancy Atkinson, science journalist and author of Eight Years to the Moon With his unique style, Bob addresses a number of false beliefs, unveiling their weak points and giving you a chance to discover and understand what is around you. This book will be your anchor in the sometimes rough sea of modern global information. --Gianluca Masi, astrophysicist and founder of the Virtual Telescope Project